This announcement marks a monumental moment for Saudi Arabia, as the World Cup returns to the Gulf following its historic debut in Qatar in 2022. It also represents a pivotal step in Saudi Arabia’s "Vision 2030" initiative, a plan to diversify the nation’s economy beyond oil and establish itself as a major player on the global sports stage.

Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday

Dubai: Fifa on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport.

Saudi Arabia was officially announced as the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. The announcement has long been expected since Saudi

Saudi Arabia has been named host of the men’s 2034 World Cup tournament, soccer’s biggest event and the most watched global sporting competition. The Kingdom was all but guaranteed hosting rights back in October when Australia - considered the only other potential challenger - pulled out,

Dubai: Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by Fifa on Wednesday, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport.

The Football Association is expected to support Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup and a multi-nation hosting of the 2030 World Cup. The FA has not officially declared its position but BBC Sport has learned the governing body for English football will back both bids at Wednesday afternoon's online Fifa congress where the tournament hosts will be officially confirmed and will later issue a statement explaining its stance.